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    Pollo Campero Raleigh

    3.6 (60 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Grilled chicken
    Kiki K.

    Pollo Campero is nice chicken spot filled with lots of flavor. I've had the chicken both grilled and backed- both have unique flavors. Sides: Rice, macaroni, and even the baked beans were good. They had a little kick to it so they were different. This time I tried the empanadas and that was really good as well. I should've brought the 3 pack but I will get them the next time I'm in the area.

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    Naseem G.

    Today, I visited a massage place in this plaza. Had read about Pollo Campero while researching places to eat a while back. It sounded good but had many negative reviews so I wasn't interested. But I couldn't pass up the opportunity to give it a try and I'm glad I did. I had no problem getting in the doors and the cute young man who was the cashier greeted me in Spanish with a smile. When I responded in English, he immediately switched to English. Placed my to-go order and within 10 mins I was out. Everything I ordered was there. Got home and dug into my roasted chicken. It was soooo delicious, rich with flavorful spices without the salt. I enjoyed every bite! I also had an empanada and found a bone in it. I'm from the Caribbean so the way I look at it, is that the chicken is real ;) and am not deducting a star for that. It's the same as finding a pit in "pitted prunes". I had bought a 2 pc fried chicken meal for my 17 year son. He devoured his and got into mine too, asking where this place was so he can take his friends. We all know that many businesses change employees and management. So when I look at reviews, I read the most recent. There will be more visits in my future! Go ch

    Usually I have no complaints but honestly not even properly made chicken. I'd understand if it was busy but 8pm no customers and this is what I get. Fries were old and don't taste good. Service could be better.

    Noah H.

    Pricey but the flavor is unparalleled. Fresh, golden, well seasoned, moist piping hot chicken during every visit. Whether fried or chopped for salad - you can't go wrong. The flavor profile is unique and unmistakable. Whenever I'm in the area I have no choice but to visit. Give this place a try.

    2 pieces  fried chicken-dark meat
    Jennifer B.

    Best Fried Chicken I've had in a long while. Fried to perfection with lots of crunch on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and the seasoning was amazing! I wish they would sell fried chicken skins as a side. Its that good. I ordered the 2 piece with 1 side that comes with a roll and my side choice was the Mac n Cheese. It was delicious too. Lots of cheesy goodness and seasoned perfectly. My only complaint is that I think the noodles were a little over cooked but I really didn't care that much about it because it tasted so good. The hot roll that came with it was so fresh and fluffy. Also, the staff was super friendly and professional, eager to please. They just made a customer for life. Please open another restaurant in Holly Springs

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    Kim C.

    This is the first time I have stopped by, though I have passed it often. Very clean inside and easy to make selections. Lots of sides to choose from. I bought the two piece chicken plate with French fries. The chicken has a nice light seasoning and the skin is crisp. It tasted like it was first roasted, then fried as it was so moist! If you eat in, your food comes out on a real plate. They had people constantly cleaning the seating area, and they checked with me a couple of times to see if I was okay. The family meals seem to be very popular as I think every table except mine had platters of food brought out to them. Everything looked great and all seemed to really enjoy the food. This was a nice change from your regular fried chicken and recommend you give them a try if you are a big chicken eater like I am.

    Two piece meal, grilled leg and thigh. Campero rice was yummy! The roll was just bland plain. Would've preferred a tortilla!
    Charlotte B.

    I noticed when Pollo Campero opened but it wasn't on a must try list. Often I miss my El Pollo Loco from back in San Diego and thought, maybe it would be like my beloved grilled, crispy, citrus chicken - it wasn't. However, the chicken was quite good. I got a two piece meal, grilled leg and thigh. The chicken had a nice homemade taste to it. Yummy spices (not heat, but spice), moist, a little crispy but it could've used a bit more grill time for my liking. It was comforting and still perhaps could get away with being a better choice health wise than say going to Bojangles. That said, they do serve fried chicken as well, of which I didn't try this time. I got the campero rice as my side which I liked a lot. Good flavor, not plain. You get a choice of roll or Tortilla but they were out of tortillas (on a Saturday at 11:45am). I would like to try the tortilla as the roll was, just a roll. My husband got beans as his side and those were good - kinda creamy, tiny tiny spice. We split an empanada and that was the showstopper. Good chicken filling! It was very busy but we got our food pretty quick. Bummed about lack of tortillas and there also was no ice, which I would've really like to have had because the delicious horchata and the mango beverage would have tasted even better. So, worth a try. I hope they figure out the tortilla and ice demand. Seems like business is doing well! Service was good.

    Two sides, two rolls and Cholula
    Melissa B.

    I've driven by this place a dozen times and I always notice how full the parking lot is. I decided today was the day and went through the drive-thru and I wasn't disappointed. The menu was straight forward and so I ordered the 4pc fried chicken meal. It came with two sides and rolls. The ordering process was easy enough and the food took a few minutes to come out. It was hot, fresh and crispy and I didn't have to ask for hot sauce because they already included it. I did wish the wing and thigh were a little bigger, but what they lacked in size they made up for in flavor. The sweet plantains and Mac and cheese sides could also be a little bigger in serving, but they were very tasty, as well. I'm happy I tried this place out today because now my family has a new fried chicken joint in their rotation. Hooray!

    Timothy M.

    The food is delicious. I got the spicy chicken sandwich and special French fries (the cashier suggested them), and it was scrumptious. Friendly service, delicious drinks (mango something), and spicy means spicy here

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    Falan E.

    I've heard a lot of good things about Pollo Campero. I ordered what everyone has been raving about "fried chicken." The chicken was somewhat crispy, very flavorful, and highly seasoned. The rice was okay. I've had better. The roll wasn't good. Very dry! I'm not sure what all the hype is here besides the price point, which is extremely low priced, and for what I got, I see why. Perhaps I should retry something else on the menu. The staff here are nice and keep a smile on their face. Not much of a welcome. There were language barriers in my understanding of the person taking my order. She understood me and kept a smile on her face. It appeared to be clean considering how overly crowded it was on a Sunday afternoon when I visited.

    Jaleesa S.

    Chicken was great! Rice came out a bag. Rolls cold. Mac was bland. I was extremely turned off by the lack of sanitary awareness of the staff! Staff member was killing flies with a rag, then proceeded to use the same rag to wipe the windows and tables. We made eye contact and she continued as if nothing was wrong. Definitely not a place to sit down and eat, get your food at the drive thru and keep going!

    2 piece grilled chicken meal with plantains and roll.
    Laura G.

    Upsetting experience having two charges from last fall just show up on two of my credit cards. You can't tell me the store didn't notice the lack of income from credit and debit cards since they opened? Something is very fishy here. And they stored our info? Never will I return.

    8 piece family pack with 2 sides & dinner rolls

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    Great food , portions , great customer service and great atmosphere. Best spot in the triangle area !

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